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    • Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona

      Photograph the Agate Bridge

      3.0
      For centuries the Agate Bridge, a 110 ft stone log, has laid across an arrow withstanding corrosion from the elements.  The stone log is harder than the surrounding sandstone that it's perched upon.  The sandstone is slowly eroding away around this natural bridge. making it vulnerable to collapse...
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    • Chambers, Arizona

      Blue Forest Trail

      4.7
      2.55 mi / 243 ft gain
      Although short, the Blue Forest Trail is one of the most unexpectedly coolest hikes I've been on.  It's kind of strange to hike in what used to be a dense forest/swamp area that is now a barren desert full of petrified wood. Parking for this trail is just north of the Blue Mesa Loop in a pullout...
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    • Apache County, Arizona

      Drive the Blue Mesa Scenic Road in Petrified Forest National Park

      4.3
      3 mi
      This is probably one of the most scenic drives in the Petrified Forest National Park.  From the main road, the loop is only three miles long.  There are many pullouts along the loop where you can get out of your vehicle to snap some photos.  You will see many large pieces of petrified wood strewn...
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    • Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona

      Crystal Forest Loop

      4.3
      0.92 mi / 49 ft gain
      There really isn't much to this hike beyond exploring all the different types of petrified wood deposits.  It's named after the wood that has formed in the petrified logs.  I felt like it was the best place to go in the park to have an opportunity to see a diverse array of petrified wood in one p...
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    • Chambers, Arizona

      Blue Mesa Trail

      4.5
      0.98 mi / 115 ft gain
      The easiest route is to drive from the southern entrance to the Petrified Forest National Park and head north toward the 3.5 mile Blue Mesa Scenic Drive.  The drive itself is nice and offers other hikes depending on what pullout you stop your car.  For the Blue Mesa Trail look for the 3rd or 4th ...
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    • Holbrook, Arizona

      Hike the Giant Logs and Long Logs trail to the Agate House

      4.0
      3 mi
      Both trails begin from the Rainbow Forest Museum located at the southern entrance of the National Park. Start with the Giant Logs trail which will take you on a short .4 mi paved loop through magnificently colored wood. Make sure to stop at the top of the trail by "Old Faithful" which is almost 1...
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    • Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona

      Painted Desert Rim Trail

      1.24 mi / 121 ft gain
      Painted Desert Rim Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Chambers, Arizona.
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    • Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona

      Backpack the Painted Desert in Petrified Forest National Park

      9.55 mi / 804 ft gain
      The Painted Desert is sprawling, its reach extends from the Four Corners, west to the Grand Canyon and south to Petrified Forest National Park. In total it encompasses 7,500 square miles and is full of colorful mesas that are worthy of its name. In Petrified Forest National Park you can head out ...
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    • Winslow, Arizona

      Deep Water Soloing at Clear Creek

      5.0
      For the best deep water soloing, go left after unloading the canoes or kayaks. At first, you might see a lot of people, but the further you paddle, the calmer and more peaceful it gets!Getting there: North on I-17, exit 285 at Camp Verde and go East on Hwy 260 then North on AZ 87. Turn right onto...
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    • Show Low, Arizona

      Hike the Show Low Bluff Trail

      5.0
      1.5 mi / 76 ft gain
      Built in 2012, this loop is part of the white mountain trail system and you may park directly at the trailhead. A paved walking path starts at the trailhead and leads you to a bridge that provides a beautiful view of Show Low Creek and the surrounding meadow. After crossing the bridge, you will e...
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    Top Activities

    Camping and Lodging in Petrified Forest National Park

    Holbrook / Petrified Forest KOA Journey
    Holbrook, Arizona

    Holbrook / Petrified Forest KOA Journey

    Lewis Canyon
    Navajo County, Arizona

    Lewis Canyon

    Caldwell Cabin
    Apache County, Arizona

    Caldwell Cabin

    Rainbow (Az)
    Apache County, Arizona

    Rainbow (Az)

    Apache Trout Campground
    Apache County, Arizona

    Apache Trout Campground